The National Orientation Agency in Gombe State has urged eligible Nigerians to register in the Independent National Electoral Commission voter registration to enable them to  vote in the 2027 general elections.

The INEC fixed August 11 for the commencement of a nationwide continuous voter registration ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The NOA Director in the state, Adaline Patari, stated this in an interview in Gombe on Wednesday.

Ms Patari said the call was imperative to ensure that Nigerians leveraged the period to get registered and did not wait for the closing date to appeal for an extension.

She said that Nigerians, particularly women and youths, had the duty to register and get their PVCs.

She noted, “The PVC is their voting right and power to determine their future and who would govern them in their best interests in the coming general elections.’’

She said those who had attained the required voting age of 18 should visit the INEC offices in their respective local government areas and register for the PVC.

Ms Patari said many youths and women often complained about leadership, adding that it was not enough to complain but to get involved by registering to exercise their rights on the kind of leadership they wanted.

She stated, “Take advantage of this period to go and register because for you to contest or vote, you need your PVC. This is a civic responsibility for anyone that is 18 years and above. Women are now clamouring for inclusion in governance and politics, and this cannot be gotten on a silver platter; hence, they must get involved in the political processes by first embracing registration. The youth should not always complain or be readily available to be used as political thugs; they should register and get their PVCs to contribute their quota and get involved in leadership and politics.’’

Commending the media, traditional, community and religious leaders for their roles in promoting voter education and awareness in previous elections, Ms Patari urged them to sustain the tempo.

According to her, the agency is planning to engage stakeholders in the state towards boosting voter awareness and ensuring inclusion in democratic processes in the state. 

(NAN)